BUSH, Virginia Ann "Ginger", age 74, of Dayton, left this world peacefully Tuesday, July 20, 2010. She was born November 20, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Glen and Beatrice (Russell) Silvers. Virginia is survived by her son, Steve Allen Bush; grandchildren, David Bush, Beth McDade, Cara Kozumplik, and Nikki Kozumplik; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jim...

KING, Ellen Jane, age 86, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jerry King; daughter, Mary Lynn. Jane is survived by her three daughters, Irene (David) Ward of Miami Township, Susan (Howard) Lobacz-Hecht of Long Island, NY, and Kathleen (Scott) McMillan of Jacksonville, NC; two sons, James (Pamela) King of...

Robert L. O'Ryan, Sr.Age 77, formerly of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. Robert was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 21, 1932 to William H. & Florence (Tracey) O'Ryan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl & Bill O'Ryan. Bob is survived by four children,...

STARR, Erma M., age 94 of Kettering, passed away on Friday July 16th after a sudden illness. Mrs. Starr was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Roof and Robert (Bob) Starr and her sisters Dorotha White and Helen Smith and her parents. She is survived by two nieces, Gayle Turner and her husband, Victor of Dayton and Sharon...

MESSER, Doran, age 80, passed away at his home on Sunday July, 18, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Wilma; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Doran is survived by a son, Doug; grandchildren, Derek, Ryan and Emily; sister, Martha of Knoxville, TN;special friend, Rausie Stamper and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was...

JOHNSON, Howard "Bim", 80, of Kettering passed away Monday July 19, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Josephine; brothers Buddy and George; and sister Dorothy Shaw. Bim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Charmaine; children Connie (Jerry) Sage, Vicki (John) Harshman, Michael (Gloria), and Sean (Jhama); grandchildren Jay, Jenny, Angela (Ronnie), Heather (Shawn),...

Paul E. CharronAge 61, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.The family will be receiving friends from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio. Committal services with military honors will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Dayton National Cemetery,...

HUELSMAN, Mary I. (Rief) of Centerville, born 9/11/1927, passed quietly Sunday afternoon surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Sophie Rief, she is survived by Howard, her loving husband of 60+ years, daughters Susan (Jim) Ghory of Kettering and Sandie of Columbia, SC, son Tom (Janet) of Springboro, and her grandchildren, whom she cherished: April...

MANTIA, Lawrence J., Sr., age 83, of Dayton, passed away July 16, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ruth E. Mantia; great-granddaughter, Krystal Ellen Rickert; sister, Mary Cox. He is survived by one daughter, Cindy Boggess; three sons, Lawrence (Henri) Mantia Jr., Michael (Doreen) Mantia, and Mitchell (Kim) Mantia; grandchildren, Julie House, Angela Pope,...

REINHARD, Mary Kathryn [Stoffregen] Age 74, took the hand of God on Friday, July 2nd, 2010. Mary was at home and was surrounded by her loving husband of 55 years and 5 children. Mary was a devoted wife and mother, and a tremendous homemaker, cook and teacher of right and wrong as a God loving person. All of these traits...

TUTTLE, George F, of Friendship Village, Trotwood, OH, passed away, Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the age of 96. George was a Mathematics Instructor at Fairmont High School in Kettering from 1952-1974. He served as President & Negotiation Chairman for the Kettering Teachers Association. He was president and on the Western Ohio Teacher's Association, & served on the Ohio Education...

SIMROSS, Robert L. Age 77, of Dayton, passed away, July 18, 2010 after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He was born September 12, 1932 in Newark, OH to Theodore & Treva Simross. He graduated from Granville High School & then served in the Marine Corps. He attended Otterbein College as a ministerial student where he met & married...

LINDSAY, Wilma "Janice", age 83, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Rella Carter; daughter, Brenda Dawn Lindsay; 1 brother, and 2 sisters. Janice is survived by her husband of 65 years, Kenneth Lindsay; daughter, Ja Kenda and husband, Michael Landis of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Scott and wife, Ashley Landis of...

WELKER, William (Bill) H., age 61 of Dayton, died peacefully July 18, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was supported throughout his illness by loving family and numerous friends. Born July 22, 1948 in Pottsville, PA to Earlamay and William Welker. Preceded in death by his father, step-father Ralph, sister Gail, brother Glenn, father-in-law Howard, nephew Dennis, niece...

Joe Alan PequignotAge 74, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Joe was preceded in death by one daughter, Amy Lee Lightner; two former wives; and by one sister, Marilyn Kissinger. Joe is survived by one son, Joe Mathew Pequignot & his partner Dana...

SMITH, Mary E. age, 78, went to be with the Lord on Saturday July 17, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Bertha Smith; brothers, Levi, Ernie, Martin and Arthur. Mary is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Mary A. Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July, 21...

Barbara A. Johnson, age 67, of Vandalia, Left home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 17, 2010. She was born October 18, 1942 in Turtle Creek Township, OH. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Mary Shultz. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Rex Johnson; children, Steven Neil Johnson, Christopher Lee (Melissa) Johnson,...

SCHWAB, Kenneth Richard (Dick), age 81, was called from labor to rest when he passed on Sunday July 18, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Donna; son, Michael Schwab; sister, Janice (Glen) Edwards; very special person, Tiffany Shaw and numerous nieces and nephews. Dick was the son of George and Venus (Moore) Schwab and was...

HENDERSON, Patricia "Patty", age 78, passed away Sunday July, 18, 2010. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Jim; son, Jim II; daughter, Vickie (Blaine); 6 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday July 23 at 10:00 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. 45432. Family will receive friends from...